The Fund aims to deliver an income and to increase the value of investor's investment over a period of 5 years or more. The Fund will invest at least 70% in equities (and their related securities) of companies domiciled, incorporated or having significant business in the Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) region and those which are listed in the region and aims to hold a concentrated portfolio of 30-50 securities. The Investment Manager will choose investments which it believes offer attractive dividend yields in addition to capital growth. It is not restricted in terms of size, industry or geographical split which could include investment in countries considered as emerging markets as determined by the Investment Manager at its sole discretion. The Fund is actively managed without reference to a benchmark.